Award

11.38 - UKAEA - RAICo - Robotic Glovebox Process Cell -Design & Build

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2024 at 14:52

TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2024 at 15:19

Tender

22 May 2024 at 15:19

Planning

08 Mar 2024 at 12:18

Planning

05 Sep 2023 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) issued a tender titled "11.38 - UKAEA - RAICo - Robotic Glovebox Process Cell - Design & Build" in the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. This contract involves the creation of a robotic process cell, integrating UR10e Cobots into a glovebox for automated processing at UKAEA's Culham site, specifically the Materials Research Facility. The procurement followed an open procedure method and reached the award stage on the 25th of July, 2024. This open procedure facilitated fair competition and compliance with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). Key dates included a submission end date previously extended to the 26th of June, 2024, with the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those capable of delivering integrated engineering services and complex mechanical installations. Companies with expertise in robotic system design and manufacture, capable of ensuring the delivery of high-precision automated process capabilities, are well-suited for such contracts. Aquila Nuclear Engineering Limited, known for its large-scale operations, secured the contract, demonstrating the demand for skilled and experienced suppliers in this niche sector. By engaging with projects like these, businesses can expand their market reach and establish a robust reputation in advanced engineering solutions catering to the energy and research sectors.

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Notice Title

11.38 - UKAEA - RAICo - Robotic Glovebox Process Cell -Design & Build

Notice Description

This requirement is for a robotic process cell integrating robot manipulators into a glovebox to provide an automated processing capability that is intended to be delivered and installed in UKAEA's Culham site, MRF (Materials Research Facility). The overarching scope of the work is to deliver a compliant and integrated robotic glovebox. Mainly, incorporating the assembly of a 12-port glovebox with a pair of UR10e Cobots, grippers and sensors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a robotic process cell integrating robot manipulators into a glovebox to provide an automated processing capability that is intended to be delivered and installed in UKAEA's Culham site, MRF (Materials Research Facility). The overarching scope of the work is to deliver a compliant and integrated robotic glovebox. Mainly, incorporating the assembly of a 12-port glovebox with a pair of UR10e Cobots, grippers and sensors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fa12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

45223100 - Assembly of metal structures

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jane Lubbock, Phil Perkins
Contact Email
jane.lubbock@ukaea.uk, phil.perkins@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466751, +44 1235467147

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILA NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

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